23C004 – Child Seat Webbing May Fail – Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat-Desert Blue Child Seats

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Baby Trend, Inc. Submission Date : MAY 04, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23C-004 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Baby Trend, Inc. Address : 13048 Valley Blvd Fontana CA 92335 Company phone : 909-773-0018 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,600 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Child Restraint Information : Make 1 : Baby Trend Model : Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat – Desert Blue Seat Type : BOOSTER SEAT Model No. : FB49E14A 12/21 Platform Name / No. : NR Brand Name : Baby Trend Descriptive Information : Production Lot of 2600 Production Dates : DEC 06, 2021 – DEC 06, 2021 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : This report involves a reported technical noncompliance that the webbing used to secure the child restraint system to a vehicle’s lower anchorages did not comply with the minimum initial breaking strength in FMVSS No. 213 S5.4.1.2 (a). This was without verification due to use of a test fixture with apparatus (grips) that cannot be determined to meet the specifications set forth in NHTSA’s regulation and Test Protocol. FMVSS 1 : 213 – Child restraint systems FMVSS 2 : 209 – Seat belt assemblies Description of the Safety Risk : Due to such reported technical noncompliance, If the webbing became frayed, which could reduce its strength, it may fail to restrain the seat if only installed using the lower anchor Latch strap in the event of a vehicle crash posing a risk of injury. Description of the Cause : Non specification webbing used with some production within the identified production lot not currently sold. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name : Lower Anchorage Webbing Assembly Component Description : Webbing Component Part Number : N/A Component Name : Lower Anchorage Webbing Component Description : Webbing Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 6/6/22, received NHTSA email alleging noncompliance based upon testing by NHTSA contracted lab SGS; Halted production and distribution of identified lot while investigated. All like product in the supply chain 100% checked and verified compliant prior to resuming distribution; 6/16-17 Calspan tests; frontal, oblique and far side to 64 kph delta V and 32g peak. 6/23/22 webbing testing at SGS. 6/28/22 meeting with NHTSA to discuss results and confidential test data. 6/29/22 requested extension of time to respond; granted to 7/15/22. 7/1/22 determination of inconsequential, alleged technical noncompliance based upon erroneous testing by SGS, not affecting crashworthiness; 7/6/22 573 Report submitted based upon assumed validity of testing. Report proved not to be applicable do to invalid testing; 8/1/22 Petition for Determination of Inconsequential Non-compliance filed; 10/1/22 expert inspects pictures of SGS Grips used for NHTSA commissioned testing which reveals suspected lab nonadherence to FMVSS 213 & 209 test procedure and fixture specification s; 1/31/23 Company tests at SGS with expert noting lab nonadherence to NHTSA-required test procedure; thereafter experts reviews test fixture for compliance to required regulations noting nonadherence; 2/21/23 NHTSA Denies Petition for Determination of Inconsequential Non-compliance and stays filings pending meetings and qualified submission of CBI ; 2/27/23 Virtual meeting to disclose findings related original testing by NHTSA lab SGS; 3/7/23 In person meeting to disclose findings and address questions; 3/24/23 Ambiguities in existing regulations uncovered as Company attempts to procure its own fixture and finds it is impossible to do so; 3/27/23 Inquiry seeking clarification of fixture specifications from Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 NHTSA to resolve ambiguities; 4/13/23 NHTSA Counsel Notified Company that its stay on action expires on 4/14/23 and requests a new 573 Report be filed resulting is this filing with a disclaimer as to noncompliance. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Baby Trend, Inc. is recalling from consumers a specific LATCH assembly strap on certain past production of 2,600 Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 car seat, model number FB49E14A, 12/06/2021 date coded product only. No current retail or online inventory is involved. The LATCH webbing strap allegedly failed the minimum initial breaking strength requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209. Most importantly, Baby Trend has received ZERO reports of incidents in connection with the use of the car seats subject of this recall. Owners can continue to safely use the car seat as instructed and should replace the LATCH assembly as soon as the replacement strap becomes available from the Company. The vehicle seat belt may also be used safely in lieu of the LATCH assembly as outlined in the current product instruction manual. Baby Trend will directly provide owners with a replacement LATCH assembly strap free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed within 60 days of publication. In the meantime, owners of the specific model and date code can visit the Baby Trend website and click the “Recall and Safety Notices” button for more information and Owners of the specific model and date code should register their car seats online at https://babytrend.com/pages/product-registration if they have not already done so. For additional questions, please email to info@babytrend. com. 1. Baby Trend will replace the suspected technical noncomplying LATCH webbing assembly with a webbing assembly that meets all FMVSS 209 requirements. 2. Baby Trend will send a recall notice directly to all registered owners of the suspect car seats. The recall notice will advise owners of the recall and inform them that a replacement assembly will be sent to them free of charge when it becomes available. a. Baby Trend will send the replacement assembly with a cover letter directly to all registered owners once they become available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : 1. Baby Trend plans to send a recall notice to registered owners within 60 days after publication. 2. Baby Trend estimates that the replacement assembly, printed instructions, and other materials will be available starting 60 days after mailing of last registered owners. Planned Dealer Notification Date : NR – NR Planned Owner Notification Date : NR – NR Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Baby Trend, Inc. Submission Date : MAY 25, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23C-004 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Baby Trend, Inc. Address : 13048 Valley Blvd Fontana CA 92335 Company phone : 909-773-0018 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,600 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Child Restraint Information : Make 1 : Baby Trend Model : Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat – Desert Blue Seat Type : BOOSTER SEAT Model No. : FB49E14A 12/21 Platform Name / No. : FB49E14A Brand Name : Baby Trend Descriptive Information : Production Lot of 2600 Production Dates : DEC 06, 2021 – DEC 06, 2021 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : This report involves a reported technical noncompliance that the webbing used to secure the child restraint system to a vehicle’s lower anchorages did not comply with the minimum initial breaking strength in FMVSS No. 213 S5.4.1.2 (a). This was without verification due to use of a test fixture with apparatus (grips) that cannot be determined to meet the specifications set forth in NHTSA’s regulation and Test Protocol. FMVSS 1 : 213 – Child restraint systems FMVSS 2 : 209 – Seat belt assemblies Description of the Safety Risk : Due to such reported technical noncompliance, If the webbing became frayed, which could reduce its strength, it may fail to restrain the seat if only installed using the lower anchor Latch strap in the event of a vehicle crash posing a risk of injury. Description of the Cause : Non specification webbing used with some production within the identified production lot not currently sold. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name : Lower Anchorage Webbing Assembly Component Description : Webbing Component Part Number : N/A Component Name : Lower Anchorage Webbing Component Description : Webbing Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 6/6/22, received NHTSA email alleging noncompliance based upon testing by NHTSA contracted lab SGS; Halted production and distribution of identified lot while investigated. All like product in the supply chain 100% checked and verified compliant prior to resuming distribution; 6/16-17 Calspan tests; frontal, oblique and far side to 64 kph delta V and 32g peak. 6/23/22 webbing testing at SGS. 6/28/22 meeting with NHTSA to discuss results and confidential test data. 6/29/22 requested extension of time to respond; granted to 7/15/22. 7/1/22 determination of inconsequential, alleged technical noncompliance based upon erroneous testing by SGS, not affecting crashworthiness; 7/6/22 573 Report submitted based upon assumed validity of testing. Report proved not to be applicable do to invalid testing; 8/1/22 Petition for Determination of Inconsequential Non-compliance filed; 10/1/22 expert inspects pictures of SGS Grips used for NHTSA commissioned testing which reveals suspected lab nonadherence to FMVSS 213 & 209 test procedure and fixture specification s; 1/31/23 Company tests at SGS with expert noting lab nonadherence to NHTSA-required test procedure; thereafter experts reviews test fixture for compliance to required regulations noting nonadherence; 2/21/23 NHTSA Denies Petition for Determination of Inconsequential Non-compliance and stays filings pending meetings and qualified submission of CBI ; 2/27/23 Virtual meeting to disclose findings related original testing by NHTSA lab SGS; 3/7/23 In person meeting to disclose findings and address questions; 3/24/23 Ambiguities in existing regulations uncovered as Company attempts to procure its own fixture and finds it is impossible to do so; 3/27/23 Inquiry seeking clarification of fixture specifications from Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 NHTSA to resolve ambiguities; 4/13/23 NHTSA Counsel Notified Company that its stay on action expires on 4/14/23 and requests a new 573 Report be filed resulting is this filing with a disclaimer as to noncompliance. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Baby Trend, Inc. is recalling from consumers a specific LATCH assembly strap on certain past production of 2,600 Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 car seat, model number FB49E14A, 12/06/2021 date coded product only. No current retail or online inventory is involved. The LATCH webbing strap allegedly failed the minimum initial breaking strength requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209. Most importantly, Baby Trend has received ZERO reports of incidents in connection with the use of the car seats subject of this recall. Owners can continue to safely use the car seat as instructed and should replace the LATCH assembly as soon as the replacement strap becomes available from the Company. The vehicle seat belt may also be used safely in lieu of the LATCH assembly as outlined in the current product instruction manual. Baby Trend will directly provide owners with a replacement LATCH assembly strap free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed within 60 days of publication. In the meantime, owners of the specific model and date code can visit the Baby Trend website and click the “Recall and Safety Notices” button for more information and Owners of the specific model and date code should register their car seats online at https://babytrend.com/pages/product-registration if they have not already done so. For additional questions, please email to info@babytrend. com. 1. Baby Trend will replace the suspected technical noncomplying LATCH webbing assembly with a webbing assembly that meets all FMVSS 209 requirements. 2. Baby Trend will send a recall notice directly to all registered owners of the suspect car seats. The recall notice will advise owners of the recall and inform them that a replacement assembly will be sent to them free of charge when it becomes available. a. Baby Trend will send the replacement assembly with a cover letter directly to all registered owners once they become available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : 1. Baby Trend will send owner notification letters along with replacement Latch assemblies and instructions to all registered owners on 6/30/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 25, 2023 – MAY 25, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 26, 2023 – JUL 03, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Baby Trend, Inc. Submission Date : MAY 25, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23C-004 Manufacturer Recall No. : NR Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Baby Trend, Inc. Address : 13048 Valley Blvd Fontana CA 92335 Company phone : 909-773-0018 Population : Number of potentially involved : 2,600 Estimated percentage with defect : 100 % Child Restraint Information : Make 1 : Baby Trend Model : Hybrid 3-in-1 Combination Booster Seat – Desert Blue Seat Type : BOOSTER SEAT Model No. : FB49E14A 12/21 Platform Name / No. : FB49E14A Brand Name : Baby Trend Descriptive Information : Production Lot of 2600 Production Dates : DEC 06, 2021 – DEC 06, 2021 Description of Noncompliance : Description of the Noncompliance : This report involves a reported technical noncompliance that the webbing used to secure the child restraint system to a vehicle’s lower anchorages did not comply with the minimum initial breaking strength in FMVSS No. 213 S5.4.1.2 (a). This was without verification due to use of a test fixture with apparatus (grips) that cannot be determined to meet the specifications set forth in NHTSA’s regulation and Test Protocol. FMVSS 1 : 213 – Child restraint systems FMVSS 2 : 209 – Seat belt assemblies Description of the Safety Risk : Due to such reported technical noncompliance, If the webbing became frayed, which could reduce its strength, it may fail to restrain the seat if only installed using the lower anchor Latch strap in the event of a vehicle crash posing a risk of injury. Description of the Cause : Non specification webbing used with some production within the identified production lot not currently sold. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Involved Components : Component Name : Lower Anchorage Webbing Assembly Component Description : Webbing Component Part Number : N/A Component Name : Lower Anchorage Webbing Component Description : Webbing Component Part Number : N/A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Chronology : 6/6/22, received NHTSA email alleging noncompliance based upon testing by NHTSA contracted lab SGS; Halted production and distribution of identified lot while investigated. All like product in the supply chain 100% checked and verified compliant prior to resuming distribution; 6/16-17 Calspan tests; frontal, oblique and far side to 64 kph delta V and 32g peak. 6/23/22 webbing testing at SGS. 6/28/22 meeting with NHTSA to discuss results and confidential test data. 6/29/22 requested extension of time to respond; granted to 7/15/22. 7/1/22 determination of inconsequential, alleged technical noncompliance based upon erroneous testing by SGS, not affecting crashworthiness; 7/6/22 573 Report submitted based upon assumed validity of testing. Report proved not to be applicable do to invalid testing; 8/1/22 Petition for Determination of Inconsequential Non-compliance filed; 10/1/22 expert inspects pictures of SGS Grips used for NHTSA commissioned testing which reveals suspected lab nonadherence to FMVSS 213 & 209 test procedure and fixture specification s; 1/31/23 Company tests at SGS with expert noting lab nonadherence to NHTSA-required test procedure; thereafter experts reviews test fixture for compliance to required regulations noting nonadherence; 2/21/23 NHTSA Denies Petition for Determination of Inconsequential Non-compliance and stays filings pending meetings and qualified submission of CBI ; 2/27/23 Virtual meeting to disclose findings related original testing by NHTSA lab SGS; 3/7/23 In person meeting to disclose findings and address questions; 3/24/23 Ambiguities in existing regulations uncovered as Company attempts to procure its own fixture and finds it is impossible to do so; 3/27/23 Inquiry seeking clarification of fixture specifications from Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 NHTSA to resolve ambiguities; 4/13/23 NHTSA Counsel Notified Company that its stay on action expires on 4/14/23 and requests a new 573 Report be filed resulting is this filing with a disclaimer as to noncompliance. Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Baby Trend, Inc. is recalling from consumers a specific LATCH assembly strap on certain past production of 2,600 Baby Trend Hybrid 3-in-1 car seat, model number FB49E14A, 12/06/2021 date coded product only. No current retail or online inventory is involved. The LATCH webbing strap allegedly failed the minimum initial breaking strength requirements under Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 209. Most importantly, Baby Trend has received ZERO reports of incidents in connection with the use of the car seats subject of this recall. Owners can continue to safely use the car seat as instructed and should replace the LATCH assembly as soon as the replacement strap becomes available from the Company. The vehicle seat belt may also be used safely in lieu of the LATCH assembly as outlined in the current product instruction manual. Baby Trend will directly provide owners with a replacement LATCH assembly strap free of charge. Owner notification letters will be mailed within 60 days of publication. In the meantime, owners of the specific model and date code can visit the Baby Trend website and click the “Recall and Safety Notices” button for more information and Owners of the specific model and date code should register their car seats online at https://babytrend.com/pages/product-registration if they have not already done so. For additional questions, please email to info@babytrend. com. 1. Baby Trend will replace the suspected technical noncomplying LATCH webbing assembly with a webbing assembly that meets all FMVSS 209 requirements. 2. Baby Trend will send a recall notice directly to all registered owners of the suspect car seats. The recall notice will advise owners of the recall and inform them that a replacement assembly will be sent to them free of charge when it becomes available. a. Baby Trend will send the replacement assembly with a cover letter directly to all registered owners once they become available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : NR Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23C-004 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : 1. Baby Trend will send owner notification letters along with replacement Latch assemblies and instructions to all registered owners on 6/30/2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAY 25, 2023 – MAY 25, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : JUN 30, 2023 – JUL 31, 2023 Purchaser Information : The following manufacturers purchased this defective/noncompliant equipment for possible use or installation in new motor vehicles or new items of motor vehicle equipment: Name : NR Address : NR NR Country : NR Company Phone : NR * NR – Not Reported

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